EIB celebrates Pride 2020

Luxembourg Diversity Day (Diversity Day Lëtzebuerg) on 15 May is an occasion to emphasise the importance and benefits of diversity – particularly workplace diversity – across the country. The same goes for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) on 17 May, which aims to raise awareness to combat prejudice and physical, psychological and symbolic abuse connected to sexual orientation or gender identity. This is also the case at the EIB, with events for staff members to openly discuss topics related to diversity within our institution.

Barbara Balke, Secretary General of the European Investment Bank, has been named a Top 50 Executive Ally by LGBT Great, an organisation that recognises senior leaders in financial services and business who have used their platform, influence and role to support the LGBTIQ community as a sponsor and ally. 

From 3 to 8 July 2023, the EIB Group joined the celebration of Luxembourg Pride Week, organising a series of events to engage with its staff and foster inclusion. To mark the week and show the Group’s commitment to protecting and promoting the rights of LGBTIQ people worldwide, The Chair, the monumental artwork located outside EIB headquarters in Luxembourg, was lit up in rainbow colours for a few hours at night.